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Matakesi goes back-to-back at Shannon

by clubrugby - February 27, 2021

Composite side Matakesi retained their Shannon 7s crown at a sun-drenched Shannon Domain on Saturday. Matakesi went through the day unbeaten with four straight wins before the final in which they beat Manawatu’s College Old Boys 31-5 in the Cup decider. Matakesi won the final five tries to one, after leading 19-5

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes set for 350th match

by clubrugby - February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

Above: Devan Flanders starts at No. 8 for the Hurricanes against the Blues in Wellington on Saturday night. By Kevin McCarthy The cricket season seems to run later and later every year. Really crowds in on the start of the rugby. We’ll call it Spring for the hell of it, and I

UPDATED: Porirua Park 15s rugby and 34th annual Shannon 7s on Saturday

by clubrugby - February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

Porirua Park and the Shannon Domain are the two venues for rugby around the Wellington region tomorrow, with two 15 games at Porirua Park and the annual Shannon 7s tournament being played. The first match at Jerry Collins Stadium is round two of the Hurricanes region inter-academy series between the Wellington

Savea to become 19th Hurricanes captain in his 100th game

by clubrugby - February 25, 2021

Ardie Savea’s first game as captain of the Hurricanes will also be his 100th cap for the side when they take on the Blues at Wellington Stadium this Saturday, kick-off 7.05pm. Savea will become the 19th Hurricanes captain since Super Rugby hostilities commenced in 1996. He will be the 12th forward captain,

Bond Banter (Short Passes): 22 February

by clubrugby - February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

Bond Banter, also known as Short Passes, is our ‘early in the week’ news in briefs, tidbits, observations and anecdotes, statistics and an overall look at what’s coming up article. Heading towards the end of February and summer is still sizzling, but the rugby will be soon as well. The long-awaited new